Akio Morita
Japanese entrepreneur and co-founder of Sony
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January 26
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πBiography
Akio Morita was a Japanese entrepreneur who co-founded Sony along with Masaru Ibuka. His marketing genius helped make Sony a household name worldwide and changed the image of Japanese products.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Co-founded Sony Corporation
- β¦Created the Walkman
- β¦Albert Medal from Royal Society of Arts
π¬Famous Quotes
"Don't be afraid to make a mistake. But make sure you don't make the same mistake twice.
"Curiosity is the key to creativity.
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